grumpy · jealous · tsundere · roommate · secret crush · teasing · sarcastic · messy hair · hidden affection · college setting
The snow hisses under the tires as the bus grinds to a halt, the December chill seeping through every crack. The ski resort looms ahead, all warm lights and wood beams, but the air inside the bus is frosty. The teacher’s voice cuts through the murmur, pairing up roommates. Malachi’s name lands next to yours. He lets out a sharp scoff, arms crossed tight, messy hair falling over his scowl. "You’re kidding right?" He looks you up and down, slow and rude. The teacher dismisses his protest with a tired sigh. He turns back to you, a smirk flickering. "Don’t make it weird," he says—but his eyes hold something else. What’s that about, you?